NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 1, Greensboro 1
Records: Piedmont,4-2-1; Greensboro, 1-4-1

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Piedmont men's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw on the road against Greensboro on Friday afternoon. The Lions leveled the contest late after conceding on the first shot of the game. 

The Pride wasted no time opening the scoring, putting away the first goal of the contest in the 2nd minute of play. A long through ball from the back found its way to the Greensboro forward who rang the shot off the post and in for the 1-0 lead.

Piedmont continued to fight back in the contest, finding double-digit looks in the first half but remained unable to find an equalizer. Senior Jason Aussin led the Lions with three shots in the first half, two of which were on frame.

Aussin and company continued to hammer away in the second half. In the 59th minute, sophomore Davis Knight was tackled in the box and awarded a penalty kick opportunity. However, the Greensboro keeper proved stout, turning aside Knight's attempt from the spot.

The opportunities continued to arise for Piedmont as the Lions earned a corner in the 72nd minute. Junior Colin Vogel served in a back-post ball that was headed into the six by junior Cristi Pascaru and volleyed home by senior James Cash.

Piedmont made things interesting till the final whistle, including three corners in the final 60 seconds in an attempt to find a game-winner. However, the Pride held strong and the contest closed 1-1.

Up next, Piedmont arrives back in Demorest for their 2024 home opener against the Pfeiffer Falcons on Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m.

TURNING POINT:
- Piedmont's James Cash scored the equalizer in the 72nd minute off a hockey assist from Colin Vogel and Cristi Pascaru.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- James Cash scored the equalizing goal, his first of the season and the second of his career.
- Colin Vogel added his third assist of the season.
- Cristi Pascaru added his first assist of the season.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Piedmont out shot the Pride in the first half 10-5.
- There were nine yellow cards issued in the contest.
- The Lions had 14 corners.

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